Large, fast-moving wildfires have destroyed up to half of historical Canadian Jasper city. Jasper authorities have stated that firefighters try unsuccessfully to save as many homes as they are able to.

Streets were taken away by the flames as well as video footage of the molten rubble that has escaped which was once homes and the charred automobile wreckage.

The cooler temperatures provided occasional ray of relief in the Park on Thursday, however park officials claimed that the fires were under the control of the park, and warmer temperatures were predicted.

Although there haven’t been any deaths reported, 10000 residents along with 20,000 visitors have fled the region which is surrounded by mountains within Alberta province. It is a popular tourist spot.

A little over 36,000 square kilometres (89,000 acres) of land has been affected to date, Jasper National Park reported late on Thursday night – local time. The park said nearby communities were not in danger.

It noted that attempts to trace the fire’s course were complicated due to a variety of elements, such as strong winds, extreme fire as well as the presence smoke.

At a press conference on Thursday, tearful Alberta Minister Danielle Smith struggled at times to explain the magnitude of the damage. She claimed that “potentially 30 to 50%” of the structures were damaged.

“There is no denying that this is the worst nightmare for any community,” she said, noting that she believed Jasper National Park had been “a source of pride” for many generations.

Ms. Smith seemed to be incredibly emotional as she discussed the beauty of the park, and its importance to the community which is heavily dependent upon tourism. The park is home to 2.5 million people go to the park, in addition to nearby Banff National Park, each year.

The telephone, power and rail services throughout the area were interrupted, CBC News reported.

Karyn Decore who is the owner of Maligne Lodge in Jasper she was enjoying a vacation when she learned that the hotel had been damaged. The next night she was greeted with an image of the structure that was in a state of fire.

“I was horrified and devastated when I saw that photo,” she told BBC. BBC. “I believe it’s going be a couple of days to let the shock get rid of. “

“It’s really hard for everyone to comprehend that we lost one of our properties,” she explained and added that she planned to build a brand new lodge.

BBC reporter Wendy Hurrell was in Jasper National Park when the fires flared up at the beginning of this week. She drove all night long with her husband and daughter in a race escape town.

“The storm was ferocious – the skies went dark red and there were whipping winds, fierce rain and lightning,” she continued.

“We are among the very few travelers to witness Jasper in its entirety It will take an extremely long time before it can come back. It’s heartbreaking for everyone and my heart is broken. “

A vast amount of firefighters from around the world were enlisted to assist in the rescue efforts. But the extent of the destruction is just getting to be seen. The main goal of Thursday according to the firefighters was to control the huge fires that destroyed the city on both sides.

Pierre Martel, director of the national program for fire control of Parks Canada, said the fire was caused through an electric storm which grew at the end of Wednesday night following it was ignited by powerful winds.

“It [was] just a monster at that point,” Mr. Martel stated. “There aren’t any tools in our toolboxes to tackle it. “

The flames reached at minimum 100m (328ft) at the top of certain zones that took over “an inordinate amount of space in a very little amount of time” according to an official claim.

Mike Ellis, Alberta’s public safety minister has stated the fire had been situated five kilometers (3 miles) close to Jasper when it was discovered the fire was transported by wind into “less than 30 minutes”.

“Any firefighter will tell you there is little to nothing you can do when you have a wall of flames coming at you like that,” said the firefighter.

“Nobody thought that fire would be so swift that large and so rapidly. “

Justin Trudeau, Canada’s premier, thanked the authorities for the assistance to fight the fires.

“As the heartbreaking images from Jasper emerge, I want to thank the brave first responders who are in Alberta right now, fighting to save every home and every community they can,” He added.

It’s yet another year of difficult burning conditions in Alberta. In 2013 the record was set when 2.2 million hectares was destroyed in Alberta between 1st March until the 31st of October.

Beyond Alberta there are more than 45 active fires throughout British Columbia and fires are still burning across California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Utah in the US.

Fires have decreased around the world over the last two decades.

However, researchers say that climate change will boost the amount of lightning strikes on forests in north of the globe which will increase the risk of wildfires.

Additional reports are provided by Eloise Alynna as well as Ottilie Mitchell